2011-07-11 ACTION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday, July 11, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Chair Heisler at 5:04 p.m.
PRESENT: Chair Heisler, Commissioners Crawford (arrived at 5:12 p.m.),
DiBenedetto, Jacobson, Lemen (via teleconference) and Thum
ABSENT: Commissioner Lueker
ALSO PRESENT: Arts Administrator Gilliam, Commission Secretary Zenns
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner DiBenedetto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION
Encinitas attorney Anton Gerschler and attorneys from the Paul Hastings law firm who have been
assisting Mark Patterson, pro bono, regarding his Save the Ocean artwork, commonly referred to
as the Surfing Madonna spoke about the artwork. A foundation was being established to place the
artwork in a permanent location and to fund ongoing maintenance.
Mark Patterson thanked the Commission for the Arts for the programs they oversee in the City.
4. APPROVAL OF JUNE 6, 2011 MEETING MINUTES
ACTION:,
COMMISSIONERS THUM MOVED AND LEMEN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6. 2011 WITH THE FOLLOWING CORRECTION: CHAIR
HEISLER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: DIBENEDETTO,
HEISLER, JACOBSON, LEMEN AND THUM: NAYS: NONE: ABSENT: CRAWFORD AND
LUEKER: ABSTAIN: NONE.
S. OLD BUSINESS
A. Call for Entries, Artwork for the General Plan Update
Arts Administrator Gilliam presented an update on the General Plan Update and noted the desire
of Planning and Building staff to incorporate images of original works of art by Encinitas artists into
the first page for each of nine chapters. Commissioner Lemen requested that staff allow the
artists to include their website (as a watermark) in their artwork.
A Call for Entries would be conducted through the end of August. The call would be open to
Encinitas artists only.
Commissioner Crawford arrived at 5:12 pm.
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B. Call for Entries. My Best Friend, Pet Portrait Exhibition
Arts Administrator Gilliam provided an update on the upcoming My Best Friend, pet portrait
exhibition at the Encinitas Library. More than 250 submissions were received; 55 were accepted
by the Curator, Jim Hornung. The Opening Reception would take place on Saturday, July 23 from
5:00-8:00 p.m. Rancho Coastal Humane Society would set up a pet adoption booth and a
"kissing" booth.
C. Magic Carpet Ride Sculpture Repair and Maintenance
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported on the Magic Carpet Ride Sculpture. Repairs were needed
due to damage done by the "dressing up" of the sculpture. Repair costs were estimated at $2,000.
Artist Matthew Antichevich would perform the repair work and be assisted by Danny Salzhandler.
The sculpture would also be power washed, waxed and buffed, and two underground LED light
fixtures would replace the broken above ground fixtures, an additional cost of$1,800. The work
would be done in July, 2011.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Art Community Action Plan, Christina Wilson, CC Hafner
CC Hafner with the Tony Hawk Foundation and Christina Wilson with the Ranch Santa Fe
Foundation were undertaking a class project as part of their Master's Degree requirements. They
proposed to assist in the development of an Encinitas Public Art Community Action Plan, in
collaboration with the Commission for the Arts.
Commissioners Crawford, DiBennedetto, and Lemen agreed to participate on the ad hoc
committee to develop a Public Art Community Action Plan. Commissioner Lemen indicated he
would step down if Commissioner Lueker who is absent from today's meeting wished to participate
on the ad hoc.
B. Proposal for Temporary Installation of Public Art: Garden Totems
Arts Administrator Gilliam presented a proposal for a Garden Totems Temporary Installation of
Public Art at the Encinitas Library. The 26 artworks were created by children and adults during a
workshop at the Encinitas Environment Day Festival in June. The exhibit would be on view
through the end of January, 2012.
COMMISSIONERS THUM MOVED DIBENEDETTO SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
PROPOSAL FOR A TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC ART: GARDEN TOTEMS.
MOTION CARRIED: AYES: CRAWFORD, DIBENEDETTO, HEISLER, JACOBSON, LEMEN
AND THUM; NAYS: NONE: ABSENT: LUEKER; ABSTAIN: NONE.
C. SDG&E Policy on Painting Pad-mounted Electrical Transformers
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that SDG&E has a process in place to allow for the painting of
utility boxes in business and redevelopment districts. Requests and art designs must be submitted
to SDG&E for prior approval. Commissioner Crawford indicated that DEMA would take on the
project.
D. Review FY2011/12 Comm. Grant Program Evaluation Panel Recommendations
Arts Administrator Gilliam provided a report on the arts applications that were recommended for
funding as part of the FY2011/12 Community Grant Program. $128,000 was available to non-
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profits for community projects and programs with 50% of the funding from the City and 50% from
the Mizel Family Foundation. The City Council would make funding allocations during the July 13th
Council Meeting.
E. Commission Sponsored/Co-sponsored Events at Encinitas Library, July, 2011
Arts Administrator Gilliam highlighted several of the upcoming Commission sponsored and co-
sponsored events at the Encinitas Library including the following:
1)Artist Demonstration, Nadine Spier, Basketry, Sunday, July 10, noon-2:00pm
2) Recital Series Concert, Serenitas Duo, Sunday, July 15, 2:00pm
3) Opening Reception, My Best Friend: Pet Portrait Exhibit, Sat., July 23, 5:00-8:00pm
4) Arts Education Workshop, Pysanky, Andrew Powell, Sunday, July 24, noon-4:00pm
F. Encinitas Arts & Events Calendar, July, 2011
7. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None noted.
8. OPEN DISCUSSION
Commissioner Thum noted that she attended the June Recital Series concert at the library and
indicated that it was our highest attendance to date, with more than 100 in attendance.
Chair Heisler noted she attended the opening event for Sculpture in the Garden exhibit at the San
Diego Botanic Garden. 55 artworks by 26 artists are on view through April 2012, including
sculptures by several Encinitas artists.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Heisler adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
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By: Gina Zenfis, Commission Secretary
NEXT MEETING:
The Commission for the Arts would recess during the month of August. The next meeting is
September 12, 2011.
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